John Scurr Hunting Tours will guide you through New Zealand’s spectacular changing scenery from the wilderness southern lakes district to find record book Red Stags to the heart of the Southern Alps where the Tahr and Chamois roam free where you will appreciate the natural wonder we call Aotearoa.
JOHN SCURR - HUNTING GUIDE With more than 40 years of guiding and tourism experience, John's knowledge and expertise will make your New Zealand visit a memorable hunting experience. John has hunted around the world but New Zealand is his backyard; he knows where and when you will find the best trophy animals and has exclusive access to several non-public hunting blocks.
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TROPHY HUNTING IN NEW ZEALAND
Red stags and hinds were introduced into New Zealand in the late 1800s and after release were protected for a period of time because New Zealand has no predators of large game, the Red Deer flourished in both Islands. Stags have become popular to hunt due in particular to their large antlers. Tracking stags in New Zealand’s South Island during the rut / roaring season is truly the hunt of a lifetime.
Tahr and Chamois were introduced in the early 1900s and released into the South Island’s famous Southern Alps. They too have flourished and are now very popular to hunt, particularly the Tahr as it is difficult to hunt them elsewhere in the world.
A popular hunting package is Red Stag, Tahr, and Chamois. It is exciting to hunt these animals at different locations in the South Island, combining it with tourism options of your choice and hosted by John Scurr Hunting Tours.
In New Zealand’s North Island hunt Sika, Rusa, and Samba stags, as well as enjoy the scenic wonders around the country’s largest inland lake Taupo. Fishing can be easily incorporated into your guided hunting tour while exploring the country’s many rivers and lakes.
In addition, Elk, Fallow Deer, Awapara Ram, and Feral Goats can be hunted in both islands.
Learn more about our Personalized Guided New Zealand Hunting Tours and your host and hunting guide John Scurr.
Hunts offered:
Red Stag
Tahr
Chamois
Fallow Deer
Elk
Awapara Ram
Goats
Lodging
Our hunting guests stay at the Lakeside Apartments, right in the heart of the alpine town of Wanaka and a very short walk from Lake Wanaka. These luxury fully serviced apartments have a 5-Star Qualmark rating and are conveniently close to the town center. Lakeside Apartments offer a variety of spas and guests can enjoy a large outdoor swimming pool.
Personalized Hunting Tours
John Scurr’s Hunting Tours offers a memorable adventure “down under” customized to visit places of your interest, moving at your pace all the while enjoying legendary Kiwi hospitality and culture. No two of our tours are the same. Each is carefully put together to meet your specific hunting and recreational objectives.
New Zealand is a very special place. We have our own unique hunting culture enshrined amongst our country’s unique wildlife history, making it a premier hunting tourist destination. Hunting Red Stags, Tahr, and Chamois in the spectacular Southen Alps of the South Island as well as Sika, Rusa, and Sambar deer in the North Island amongst fantastic scenery – quite simply it's a must-do vacation that all serious hunters should experience.
With John Scurr’s Guided Hunting Tours, you can hunt all of New Zealand species including Red Stags, Tahr, Chamois, and Fallow Deer along with various small game animals.
I look forward to meeting you to discuss your New Zealand hunting experience.
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